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| Palmdale Brings Midweek Flavor to the Auto Mall with Wednesdays at the Trucks |
The City of Palmdale’s popular food truck gathering has a delicious new home at the Palmdale Auto Mall, 39050 Carriage Way, where Wednesdays at the Trucks, previously 9th Street Eats, now transforms midweek evenings into a vibrant culinary celebration.
The free weekly event takes place every Wednesday from 4-9 p.m. in the northeast lot of the Auto Mall by Camacho Auto Sales and the Revolution sculpture and will feature a rotating lineup of diverse food trucks offering everything from Creole and Cajun flavors to authentic tacos, fresh seafood and sweet treats.
“We’re creating opportunities for our community to come together and support our local businesses,” said Mayor Eric Ohlsen. “Wednesdays at the Trucks provides an affordable dining option for families while helping our mobile food vendors thrive. This ongoing event blends convenience and variety for our residents, which is what makes Palmdale a great place to call home.”
Confirmed vendors include: Lee Esther’s Creole & Cajun Eatery, Antojitos Azteca, Mariscos El Mazatleco, Carbonara Italian Food Truck, Dulce Canella Antelope Valley, Sugar Rush, Izzys Taco House, Birria y Tacos El Korita and La Thai Food Truck Inc.
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Posted on Jan 15, 2026 13:32pm by admin
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| City of Lancaster Earns California Prohousing Designation for Leadership in Housing Innovation |
Recognition from State affirms Lancaster’s commitment to accelerating housing production and expanding affordability
The City of Lancaster has been awarded California’s Prohousing Designation by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), recognizing the City’s leadership in advancing bold, locally driven housing policies that accelerate production, reduce costs, and expand access to affordable housing.
Lancaster joins a select group of newly designated Prohousing jurisdictions across California, including the City of Santa Ana and San Luis Obispo County, that are setting the standard for innovative and accountable housing solutions.
The Prohousing Designation is reserved for cities and counties that go beyond state requirements by adopting forward-thinking strategies to remove barriers, streamline approvals, unlock land and funding, and support a wider range of housing types while maintaining strong standards for affordability, equity, and sustainability.
Lancaster earned this designation by streamlining ministerial approvals for innovative housing types and mobilizing City-owned land for affordable housing development, helping reduce delays and lower costs for housing projects. The City’s ongoing efforts include programs such as Housing Rehabilitation, as well as the upcoming Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Assistance Program and Pre-Approved ADU Plans, all designed to make housing development more efficient and accessible for residents.
“This designation reflects Lancaster’s long-standing commitment to practical, results-driven housing solutions,” said Mayor R. Rex Parris. “We are focused on delivering more homes, faster, while ensuring they are safe, sustainable, and affordable for families, seniors, and workers who call Lancaster home.”
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Posted on Jan 06, 2026 11:53am by admin
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| A Message from the Mayor: Preparing for This Week’s Storm |
Dear Lancaster Community,
As we head into Christmas week, weather forecasts are calling for a multi-day storm system bringing periods of heavy rain and high winds beginning Tuesday afternoon and continuing through Saturday evening. While this storm may build over several days, I want to assure you that the City of Lancaster is fully prepared and taking proactive steps to keep our community safe.
Our Public Works teams have cleared storm drains citywide and will be on standby 24/7 throughout the duration of the storm to respond quickly to any issues. City staff are coordinating closely across departments and with regional partners to monitor conditions and address concerns as they arise.
If you encounter flooding, debris, or any storm-related hazard, please call our Public Works 24/7 Hotline at (661) 723-5985. Reporting what you see helps us respond faster and prevent further damage.
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Posted on Dec 22, 2025 19:56pm by admin
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| Gas vs EV: Which Car Will Cost You Less Over 10 Years? |
Picture this: You've spent your Saturday driving between a Tesla showroom and a Honda dealership, calculator in hand, comparing a sleek Model 3 at $40,000 with a reliable Accord at $28,000. Both salespeople mentioned "total cost of ownership," but all you can focus on is that $9,000 price difference staring you in the face.
Here's the thing: that upfront difference might be the least important number in your car-buying decision.
After crunching the numbers on real-world ownership costs—from electricity bills and oil changes to insurance premiums and battery replacements—the financial winner might surprise you. Electric vehicles generally have a higher purchase price, but EVs might beat out gasoline-powered counterparts on total lifetime costs in certain cases.
Let's break down what it actually costs to own each type of vehicle over a decade, because the devil (and the savings) are definitely in the details.
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Posted on Dec 20, 2025 11:35am by admin
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| MISAC Names Palmdale Among California’s Leaders in Municipal IT Practices |
The City of Palmdale is proud to accept the award for Excellence in Information Technology Practices from the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC). The recognition places Palmdale among a select group of municipalities statewide that achieved this distinction.
The honor recognizes local government agencies that meet or surpass MISAC’s high standards in IT governance and operations, reflecting exceptional performance. It conducted a rigorous peer-review evaluation, which examined Palmdale’s commitment to 11 categories, including strategic planning, budgeting, project management, disaster preparedness and cybersecurity.
“This recognition reflects our IT division’s commitment to running operations with the same level of excellence we expect across every City function,” said Mayor Pro Tem Laura Bettencourt. “Strong governance, smart planning and sound policies might not be visible to the public, but they’re the foundation that allows us to innovate and deliver superior service. What sets great cities apart is often what happens behind the scenes and this award confirms that Palmdale’s approach to technological leadership positions us to serve our community well into the future.”
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Posted on Dec 19, 2025 14:18pm by admin
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| Sam Yellen Park Expansion and Community Preservation Program Earn Top Regional APWA Recognition |
The City of Palmdale is thrilled to accept two prestigious awards from the American Public Works Association (APWA), including a major victory from the APWA Southern California Chapter for its groundbreaking Community Preservation Program, where Palmdale came out on top against Los Angeles County’s significantly larger cities. The City also earned top honors from the APWA High Desert Branch for Phase II of the Sam Yellen Park expansion. These two awards showcase Palmdale’s leadership in finding innovative solutions and creating extraordinary spaces.
This year, competition in the Southern California Chapter was fierce. There were nearly 200 projects submitted for review from more than 75 different agencies. The level of competition, innovation and collaboration was substantial. For Palmdale to be selected as the recipient is a testament to the City’s dedication, ingenuity and service to the community.
The Community Preservation Program is the first of its kind in the Antelope Valley and completely revolutionized how Palmdale tackles quality-of-life issues. The program revamped how teams respond to graffiti, how dispatchers coordinate efforts and how quickly residents see results. Response times plummeted from one week to just 48 hours.
Palmdale didn’t stop there. Developed by listening to feedback from residents and funded by Measure AV, this innovative initiative attacks illegal dumping and homelessness with a one-two punch of action and compassion. The program protects against the damaging effects of illegal dumping by quickly restoring Palmdale’s beautiful desert landscape. Staff work to end the cycle for individuals experiencing homelessness by connecting them to real help and critical services through supportive outreach. The collaborative effort with Los Angeles County, nonprofit organizations and neighbors caused reviewers at the APWA Southern California Chapter to take notice and award Palmdale this prestigious honor.
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Posted on Dec 18, 2025 17:30pm by admin
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| FPH2 Seeks Stationary Power & Microgrid System Integration Partners |
First Public Hydrogen Authority Opens RFQ for Energy Resilience and Infrastructure Support
The First Public Hydrogen Authority (FPH2) has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ No. 01-25) seeking experienced firms specializing in stationary power, distributed energy storage, system integration, and microgrid solutions. The RFQ invites qualified partners to support future clean-energy and resilience projects across California, with submissions accepted on a rolling basis through the PlanetBids portal.
FPH2 is launching this rolling RFQ to build a strong roster of qualified partners capable of delivering community-scale, hydrogen-enabled energy systems. As California faces increasing reliability challenges and ambitious decarbonization goals, FPH2 is expanding into stationary power and microgrids, critical infrastructure for enabling long-term energy resilience.
“FPH2 is preparing for a new phase of deployment, one where hydrogen, storage, and distributed generation work together to strengthen reliability for entire communities,” said FPH2 Chairman R. Rex Parris. “This RFQ helps us identify partners who can deliver the practical, innovative solutions California needs right now.”
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Posted on Dec 15, 2025 13:10pm by admin
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